Communication is such an important part if any relationship, and it is almost too easy to think that there will be another time to tell your spouse that you appreciate them or disagree with them. Making this time every week makes us more aware of just talking to each other. It also lets us get many of the details of the week out of the way (at least a little), so that the conversations the rest of the week don't have to go over the same ground repeatedly.
At our house, every Monday is hang out night, after the kids go down for the night until I have to turn in so I can get up in the morning. Usually we just watch a movie, but the time spent is nice. And on Fridays, I am working on getting us in the habit if sitting down to coordinate schedules for the upcoming week, deciding on menu plans for grocery shopping, and things that need to be taken care of around the house. We are still working on that one, but when we do sit down and discuss the week, I know it helps me not to have so many surprises since I know what should be happening.
To balance the time that we both spend with each other, the children, and the house, we both make sure to plan for time to follow our individual interests as well. The husband is into table top gaming, and has a couple groups he meets up with regularly to play. I take a yoga class weekly, and plan a night out with my fabulous co-workers monthly. I also make sure to spend time with a close mom friend regularly, to keep is both sane. It is important to make sure that you are taking care if your self, so you can take care of what ever relationship you have, and be able to be all that you need to be for your children, family, and the rest f the world.
What a balancing act! No wonder we are tired so much of the time. Way to go, Wonder Mom's- you rock!
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